Estate sales can be a very fine way to spend an afternoon, especially if the estate owner was a gearhead. Sometimes, the sale itself can be fairly boring, consisting mostly of old appliances and furnishings. But when a listing… more»
Motorcycles
Apr 29, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cruise In Comfort: 1978 Harley-Davidson FLHC-1200
Summer is just around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes endless opportunities for getting out and enjoying the best that nature has to offer. A classic convertible is one option to consider, but why not consider a… more»
Apr 27, 2020 • For Sale • 47 Comments
One Owner Widow Maker: 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV
When it comes to performance cars and bikes, anything nicknamed “Widow Maker” should get your attention. Two vehicles that immediately come to mind: the turobocharged Porsche 930, and the Kawasaki H2 750 Mark IV. These bikes were part of… more»
Apr 26, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
White Lightning: 1981 Honda NCZ-50 Motocompo
We’ve seen quite a few of these tiny folding mini-motorcycles over the last few years and with it finally being springtime – at least for those of us in the upper-Midwest and Northeast where we seem to have more… more»
Apr 25, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
“Essential Use” 1944 Indian Chief
During World War II, most U.S. manufacturing was geared toward the war effort and production for civilians was very limited. Some items were able to be siphoned off if they were considered “essential use.” Basically, if a law enforcement… more»
Apr 24, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Brand New 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750!
This really nice looking 1977 Triumph Bonneville hasn’t been restored. In fact, it is brand new and is a Silver Jubilee edition 750 with only two miles on the odometer (which the seller describes as “push miles”). It spent… more»
Apr 21, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dirt Track Special: 1940 Indian Scout
When I first saw the ad for this 1940 Indian Scout racer, I thought I was just going to be doing an update on the 1940 Indian I wrote about way back in 2015, which you can check out… more»
Apr 20, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Former Museum Exhibit: 1937 Indian Scout/Chief
Sometimes it seems that Indian Motorcycles have had more lives than Lazarus. There are various incarnations but the focus here is on an original, a 1937 Scout 750 that was was part of the “Wheels Through Time” museum exhibit… more»
Apr 20, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Memory Machine: 1981 Honda C70 Passport
The Honda Super Cub was known as the Passport in North America due to some trademark issues with aircraft manufacturer Piper. These small bikes are a good way for anyone to jump into the vintage motorcycle hobby and are… more»
Apr 18, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1-Of-32: 1952 Vincent Series C Touring Rapide
This 1952 Vincent Series C Touring Rapide is believed to be one of 32 bikes painted Chinese Red with black frames, an important distinction given most Touring Rapides wearing red paint were painted red on every surface. The listing… more»
Apr 17, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
“Ol’ Smokey” 1946 Indian Chief Firefighter Bike!
This is probably one of the most unique 1946 Indian motorcycles on the planet! Not only is it an awesome vintage bike, but it is outfitted to be a firefighter bike! Named “Ol’ Smokey” it can be found here… more»
Mar 22, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Paint! 1950 Harley-Davidson Panhead
If you’ve ever wanted a vintage Harley-Davidson that you can ride and enjoy, this 1950 Panhead might be the perfect one for you. It features really nice original paint, vintage leather saddlebags, and seat, and has just the right… more»
Mar 17, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Sidecar Included: 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador 750
This 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador 750 was purchased by the seller from the original owner back in 2014 and is now for sale after admitting to himself that the bike keeps getting pushed further down the project list. That’s… more»
Mar 13, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8-Powered Three-Wheeler: Ed Roth Cobra Kit Trike
This wild-looking trike is actually a NOS build, of sorts, as the seller notes it is one of a handful of molds that legendary builder Ed “Big Daddy” Roth made available to the buying public after building his own… more»
Mar 1, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Bad Bobber: 1946 Indian Chief Motorcycle
We normally stick to four-wheeled finds around here at Barn Finds, but every once in a while we stumble upon motorcycles that deserve a mention. This 1946 Indian Chief is one of them. It has been parked since the… more»
Feb 25, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Last Ridden in ’72: 1948 Harley Hydra Glide
Despite their troubles as a company adapting to modern consumer preferences, old-school Harley Davidson motorcycles still appear to be in demand based on recent eBay auctions. I feel like every week there’s another nicely-preserved vintage Harley heading for a… more»
